Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus is developed by a cybersecurity company based in Boulder, Colorado, USA. Webroot International Limited was founded in 1997 and today provides Internet security products for individual consumers and businesses.[1]

Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus covers up to 5 PCs, Macs, tablets or smartphones for $69.99. With this license, the security suite for Android also includes backup, for Macs, it provides Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus for Mac that does not include any extra suite features. Users can also try the software completely for free. The Internet Security package protects users’ identity, their online shopping, and banking. It also provides password manager and encrypts passwords, usernames, and credit card numbers.

Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 7 SP1, 8, 8.1, 10 32- and 64-bit. It also requires Intel Pentium/Celeron family or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family or other compatible processors with at least 128 MB RAM and 10 MB Hard Disk Space. The Internet Access is also required.

The download and installation of the software are easy and will not take long.

Test results

Antivirus protection

Webroot SecureAnywhere applies same malware detection techniques to all its Windows products, however, the detection system differs from most of the other antivirus software. It does not combine malware signature-detection engine, instead it works on metadata and behavior patterns. Anything suspicious is sent to the company’s cloud-based servers for further analysis.

The package also protects users while browsing the web and supports all major browsers including Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox Safari, and Opera. The antivirus package scours 95% of the Internet three times a day – billions of websites, files, and applications to check if they are safe.

There are no independent antivirus lab results because the software simply does not participate in them. However, according to our test results, the Internet security package provides excellent antivirus protection.

Features

Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus provides users with a very decent set of security and privacy features, including identity-theft protection features that protect your usernames, account numbers, and other sensitive and personal data against keyloggers, spyware, and other threats. Webroot’s Password Manager encrypts all usernames, passwords, credit card credentials. The package also includes webcam protection which safeguards against cyber threats such as trojan hijacking your webcam. Webroot also provides users with a full-featured protection for mobile devices, quick scans, and secure browsing with real-time anti-phishing. However, it lacks some features other premium security suites offer, such as parental controls, backup software or a VPN service.

System-performance impact and scans

Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security is very light on system resources. In fact, the software is one of the smallest and lightest antivirus applications in the market and does not slow down a computer.

Scans are also very quick. Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security’s scans take about 20 seconds which is the fastest in the market.

User interface

Webroot has a very informative user interface which is also easy to use. All the main features and options are accessible in the main window. The interface reveals the security status of the protected device. If it is green, then means it is protected and safe, while the red color means that there are threats detected.

The final verdict

Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus is a small, quick application that does not consume much system’s resources. It also delivers a very decent protection against malware, ransomware and other cyber threats, protects users’ privacy and offers anti-theft features. It comes in a bundle of Windows PCs, Macs, and Android devices for a very reliable price. However, it does not offer parental controls or spam filtering.

About the author

Olivia Morelli
- Senior Media writer

Olivia Morelli is a senior media writer on Reviewedbypro.com. Her favorite topic to write about is ransomware attacks and how to deal with them, but she also enjoys covering the topics of other types of malware and VPNs.